Description
These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies blend the classic flavors of cookies and cheesecake, featuring a creamy filling and rich chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and preheating to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the cheesecake filling by combining softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a medium bowl and chill.
- Prepare the cookie dough by creaming together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy, then add egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl and gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add chocolate chips to the cookie dough and fold until evenly distributed.
- Form cookies by taking a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling, then cover with more dough to form a ball.
- Bake the cookies on the prepared baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack for complete cooling before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. These cookies can also be paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cookies, cheesecake, chocolate chip, dessert, baking